What are NSAIDs and how are they used?

NSAIDs are one of the most commonly used classes of medications today. In essence, they are used to mitigate inflammatory processes. Inflammation is directly responsible for contributing to many different types of pain, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches, low back pain , neck pain, joint pain, and acute spasm or strain to name a few.

Although quite effective and available relatively easily over the counter, it is of utmost importance to use these medications as directed. They can have the propensity to cause some serious side effects such as gastric of intestinal ulceration if over utilized.